Elevate Risk unveils new leadership as CEO steps down

Elevate Risk Solutions, which provides captive insurance solutions, has unveiled a reorganization of its leadership team prompted by its CEO stepping down.

Jerry Messick, its CEO, will step down effective January 1, 2024, but will continue to serve the firm as a consultant. With the transition, Elevate’s managing director Ryan Ralston will be appointed to president, and Serena Lintker will be promoted from director of finance to chief operating officer effective the same date.

“I am honored to have served as CEO of Elevate for more than 12 years,” says Messick. “I’m confident that Ryan and Serena’s continued leadership and passion for serving our clients will transcend the incredible success that we have seen and drive even more value for our clients through our captive insurance solutions.”

Ralston is a seasoned industry leader in risk management and insurance, with experience developing and implementing global risk management strategies at Whirlpool, Koch Industries, and The Boeing Company. He has been at Elevate Risk Solutions for more than eight years.

“Our reputation has been built on our ability to consistently deliver client solutions with skill, integrity and transparency, which are unsurpassed in the captive industry, and I’m excited to lead our outstanding team and continue the legacy that Jerry began,” said Ralston.